The Washington critic., 1887-07-02
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES.
Tho F. L. Moore Agricultural Imple-
ment Company.

required in the way OF farm Implements and
toole, field aud garden seeds. Tho firms
mill, located near the Aqueduct Bridge, on
the q. and o. Canal, from which Il derives
Its power, is q substantial four-story stone
structure 47xs5 feet In dimensions and is
employed TO grind stone and lump plaster
and bones; capacity $500 tons annually.
In addition to the above buildings the
firm have three warehouses and q wharf;
that located at the southwest corner OF
Thirty-first street and q. and o. Canal Is
SOxl20 feet In size, and is used for storing
fertilizers and has a caPacity OF 1000 tons;
that located at the northeast corner Of
Thirty second street and Q. and o. Canal
measures 4ixs0 feet, and is used for storing
agricultural implements, and that located
on Water street, near High, with wharf on
Potomac River, is two stories and cellar,
measures 24x60 feet, and is used for mis-
cellaneous purposes. This business was
originally established BY f.. l.. Moore and
conducted by him until this day (July I,
1881, when the firm became the +. l.
Moore Agricultural Implement Company.
AS now constituted the firm is composed Of
VIM. May field aud W. T. Brown as general
partners and +. L. Moore, special partner.
The first two named are natives OF George
town, while Mr. Moore Is native of Sandy
Springs, Montgomery County, Md. They
are all men OF unmistakable ability aud
enterprise, and are admirable representa-
tIves OF the successful American business
man.
william E. Hodge,
Wholesale and retail wood and coal dealer,
Twelfth street, between X and s northwest.
Few successful business men Of the present
day have had more varied experience than
the subject Of this article. Mr.. Hodge was
born In Maryland In 1911, commenced the
wood business in Baltimore In early life
and was SO engaged at the commencement
Of the late war, at which time he entered
the Fifth Maryland Infantry, Union Army,
as q private and was promoted from rank
to rank to first lieutenant, serving two
Virginia, June Is, '63, at which time he
was under General Milroy. He was sent
from there to Libby prison, thence to VIII
son Stockade, Macon, Georgia.; after being
In prison there, was taken to Charleston,
3. T., In the summer Of '64 and placed
under fire by the Confederate Government.
The reason for this, as we all know, was to
prevent the Federal troops from firing back
on the city. He then was sent Into prison
camp, near saluda River, 3. G., thence to q
stockade prison in Columbia, $. G., and re.
mained there until February, '65. Exchanged
March !, 'G5, was sent to Camp Parole,
Annapolis, Nd, and honorably discharged
April 20, '65. Was in prison altogether
twenty.on months. Mr.. II. came to
Washington, d. G., in 1870, and ac-
cepted Government position as clerk for
three years, after whichhe was In the employ
OF Mr.. Samuel Emery, wood and coal dealer,
until 1889, at which time he established
himself In business. Mr.. Hodge labored
under the disadvantages Of small capital
At first, but by untlring efforts and the prac-
tice OF those manly virtues that ever charac
terize the true man and soldier he has
taken position among the leading business
men Of the city, Of which he may well be
proud. He has the most extensive coal and
wood yards and sheds In the city, aud
largest supply OF coal under cover In the
District Of Columbis, thereby giving his
patrons dry coal in wet and freezing
weather; has a large number Of carts and
wagons continually hauling fuel that Is
transported to him by rail and water, hav-
ing several Government contracts. He Is
constantly handling all kinds and sizes Of
coal In large quantities, thereby enabling
him to furnish his friends and patrons with
fuel at the lowest prices. Quality aud
weight guaranteed a speciality. Telephone
Joseph G. Lee,
undertaken, No. 1908 Fourteenth street
northwest, son OF Henry Lee, who was in
the business on Pennsylvania avenue for
forty years. Joseph G. Lee was born at
No. SIG Maryland avenue southwest, the
latter number designating his birthplace
being the original number OF the city; was
born In lS47; learned the business under
the supervision OF his father. Joseph G.
and John w. Lee succeeded their father In
business, under the style and firm Of Henry
Lees Sons. At the expiration Of nine years
the subject Of this article withdrew from
hn rlI nd akab knH T.
opposite side OF the street, shortly after
which he removed to his present location.
This family OF Lees are among the Oldest
undertakers In Washington, the business
having been handed down from generation
TO generation. This firm keeps constantly
on hand full stock Of everything pertain
Ing to the business. Preparing, embalmlng
and preserving bodies, with the use of ice
the TWO first speciality; taking full charge
OF the remains.
The Original National Pie Bakery,
W illlam l. Schneider, proprietor, is a we'll
known Wholesale establishment, situated
at 800 East Capitol street, where 1t was
originally started by Charles NJ. Lamb in
1861, and under whose name the goods be-
CINE so popular throughout the District.
The premises occupied consist of the bake
house, the store-house and stable, covering
ground space Of Glxl27 feet. The bake
house, on the ground floor, is equipped
with all the modern appliances adapted to
the business, and contains duplicate oven
to be used In case Of emergency. In the
store house, adjoining, is kept large stock
OF materials used In pie manufacture, such
as sugar, flour, fruits, etc., which are care.
fully selected by Mr.. Schneider, who buys
them In large quantities from reliable deal
ers. The upper portion of the s'ore-housa
is used as repair shop for trays, etc., for
handling pies In large quantities. The
stable contains seven horses, ana has capac-
ity for eight. Five wagons are used at pre-.
cent to deliver the ge ods to dealers In differ
ent parts OF the city. The capacity Of the
bakery is 5000 pies daily, and as the busi-
ness is steadily on the increase, IL Is eN-
pected this will soon be insufficient to sup
ply the demand. About twelve men are re-
quired In the different departments OF this
establishment, and many OF those employed
at present were with the house when 1t first
started. Theplace is well arranged, and an
air OF order aud CLEANLINESS pervades II. The
reputation OF the goods is constantly kept
at the highest standard, which Is greatly due
TO the careful and conscientious manage
Inent OF Mr.. Schneider, who, as baker OF
long experience, is admirably suited for the
position which he occupies at the head OF
this establishment.
james S. Hays IS Co,
china, crockery, glassware, tinware and
house'furnishngs, Nos. 321l.3273 Bridge
street. Prominently identified with the
business interests Of West Washington,
James $. Hays 4 Co have always given
satisfaction to their patrons by furnishing
the best class OF goods at the lowest prices.
The premises occupied comprise two stores,
each l6x30. Both are fitted up in an at
tractive style, and with due regard to the
necessities of the business carried on. In
No. 1871 is displayed large assortment OF
china, crockery, glassware, etc, IN No 3373
viii he found full line OF teas aud c9irees.
In this department giving presents by the
ticket system is observed
Joseph h. Bradley,
whose monument and headstone yards are
located at 2l0l.3 Pennsylvania avenue, and
building stone headquarters at 1877 Nav